Bernard de Mandeville Quotes
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Because impudence is a vice, it does not follow that modesty is a virtue; it is built upon shame, a passion in our nature, and may be either good or bad according to the actions performed from that motive.
Bernard de Mandeville
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Author Details:
Type:
Philosopher Quotes
Category:
English Philosopher Quotes
Year of Birth:
1670
Year of Death:
1733
Nationality:
English
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John Locke
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